Word: minimall
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In the end, NAFTA's chances of passage will depend on who wins the jobs debate. Perot predicts that the treaty will put 5.9 million jobs in jeopardy as U.S. companies are lured across the border by cheap labor, a figure dismissed as preposterous by most economists. The Administration promises...
. Asbestos-containing floor tiles andasbestos-containing pipes, named in theUniversity-commissioned report as possible sourcesof "minimal" danger to workers, are in a state ofdisrepair throughout the police departmentoffices.
Several pointed out that the report calls any hazard presented by the asbestos "minimal." Most of the asbestos, these officials noted, is contained within floor tiling and other structures.
"There's asbestos in each of the rooms," saidthe parent, who spoke on condition of anonymity."The report says that the tile presents a minimaldanger. Minimal danger, to these kids. I mean, nodanger is acceptable."
"I think they should let people know aboutthis," Yoder said. "I'd like to know. What do theymean by 'Minimal' is a very subjective term."